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Table of contents
4 A Matter of choice
A combined approach to choose the best solution
6 Nomenclature
7 Desmodur® high performance systems
Versatility and outstanding properties
18 Customized systems
4 Desmodur® Product Index
A Matter of choice
This brochure aims to guide the choice of the Secondly, each system is reviewed in detail
appropriate system and to give some keys to to highlight the main properties they develop.
qualify the influence of the various chemicals Within the same product family, each property
on the final elastomer properties. It attemps to will be estimated according to the following
support molders‘ choice by enhancing the raw scale:
materials‘ impacts onto polyurethane elastomers.
êêê Outstanding
The choice of a PU system should be based not êê Excellent
only on the target mechanical properties, but it ê Good
should also take into account the final application Not relevant
and the process‘ characterictics.
Given the many possible choices available, this
At first, the brochure emphasizes the respective brochure aims to help discriminating the large
influence of the basic raw materials according to Covestro cast polyurethane system range.
their nature: depending on the components of a
system, one can estimate the properties that will
be conferred to the final elastomer resulting from
their processing.
• Chemistry
• Process
• Application
There is a large choice of raw materials involved in the cast polyurethane chemistry. It enables a wide
range of combinations depending on the requested final properties. In order to ease the analysis, one will
focus on the following main chemical families, the diisocyanates and the long chain polyols.
TDI MDI
Advantages Advantages
• Low moisture sensitivity • Adjustable pot-life
• Easy mixing • Low toxicity
• Easy process • Hydrolysis resistance
• Easy to reach high hardness • Large range of hardnesses
• Linear reaction kinetics Drawbacks
Drawbacks • Sensitive mixing and process
• Difficulty to reach low hardness • Exponential reaction kinetics
• Toxicity
Advantages Advantages
• Hydrolysis resistance • Solvent resistance
• Microorganism resistance • Hydrocarbon resistance
• Low temperature behavior • High temperature behavior
• Resilience • Tear resistance
Drawbacks • Abrasion resistance
• Solvent resistance Drawbacks
• Tear resistance • Sensitive to hydrolysis
• Sensitive to microorganism
• Low resilience
6 Desmodur® Product Index
Prepolymer nomenclature
Trade name Chemical Product NCO
nature Series Content
T or G or E= Polyether Polyol
D or S= Polyester Polyol
L= Polycaprolactone Polyol
H= Aliphatic Isocyanate
Z= Polycarbonate Polyol
T = TDI
M = MDI
LU= Low Unreacted TDI
Curative nomenclature
Trade name Chemical Product
nature Series
Baytec® T 20
D= Polyester polyol
L= Polycaprolactone polyol
T or G= Polyether polyol
AL= Alcohol curative
TIPA= Triol curative
TMP= Triol curative
XLB= Diol Cross-Linker
XL1705= Amine Cross-Linker
XL2190= Amine Cross-Linker
Desmodur® Product Index 7
Desmodur®
high-performance systems
They can withstand exposure to chemicals and Our prepolymers are specifically designed while
oils, to cutting, tearing, sliding and stretching, using the full range of available raw materials
impacts, and various damaging forces. and most advanced technologies. Careful choice
of raw materials and preparation conditions
Desmodur® systems also allow many combinations provide polyurethane elastomers with specific
in terms of cost, performance and processing performance characteristics:
conditions. Our experts will guide you to select the
perfect system for your needs. • TDI based systems, including Low Unreacted TDI
monomer based systems
• MDI based systems, including amine crosslinked
MDI based systems and Quasi-MDI based systems
• Rotational Casting systems
• Cold casting systems
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Desmodur® TT prepolymers
cured with MOCA
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Desmodur® TT prepolymers
cured with Baytec® XL1705
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Desmodur® TT prepolymers
cured with Baytec® XL2190
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Desmodur® TG prepolymers
cured with MOCA
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Desmodur® TG prepolymers
cured with Baytec® XL1705
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Desmodur® TTG528
cured with MOCA
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Desmodur® TD636 Baytec® TMP + Plasticizer V10 20A - 25A - 30A - 35A - 40A - 45A - 50A - 55A - 58A
Desmodur® TD636 Baytec® TMP-TIPA + Plasticizer V10 20A - 25A - 30A - 35A - 40A - 45A - 50A - 55A - 58A
Desmodur® TD743 Baytec® TMP + Plasticizer V10 35A - 40A - 45A - 50A - 50A - 58A
Desmodur® TD6400 Baytec® TMP + Plasticizer V10 35A - 40A - 45A - 50A - 50A - 58A
Desmodur® TD6400 Baytec® TMP-TIPA + Plasticizer V10 35A - 40A - 45A - 50A - 50A - 58A
TDI-polyester based systems characteristics
The Desmodur® TDI-Polyester series demonstrate high performances in terms of tear resistance and dynamical properties.
Particularly recommended for applications requesting cut resistance and/or in contact with hydrocarbons and solvents and a low
compression set. Covestro developed various specific series: to facilitate hand casting or to resist to very aggressive environments
such as solvents. Covestro developed TDI-Caprolactone series with excellent dynamical properties and offering a good
compromise in resistance to both water and hydrocarbons environments.
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Desmodur® TD6 prepolymers
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cured with MOCA
Desmodur® TL prepolymers
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cured with MOCA
Desmodur® TL prepolymers
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cured with Baytec® XL1705
Desmodur® MT2173 Baytec® T20 + Baytec® XLB 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A
Desmodur® MT3593 Baytec® T20 + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 93A
Desmodur® MTX6076 Baytec® T4X + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A - 55D - 60D - 65D - 70D - 75D
Desmodur® MTQ25130 Baytec® T20 + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A
Desmodur® MTQ25130-F Baytec® T20-F + Baytec® XLB-F (1)
60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A
Desmodur® MTQ25165 Baytec® T10 + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A
Desmodur® MGQ32135 Baytec® D13 + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A
Desmodur® MGQ33101 Baytec® G30 + Baytec® XLB 50A - 55A - 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A
Desmodur® ME-230 Baytec® T20 + Baytec® XLB 67A - 74A - 85A - 55D - 57D - 65D
(1) This version of the system is compatible with an FDA approval. Please contact your Covestro representative for further details.
MDI-polyether based systems characteristics
The Desmodur® MDI-Polyether series demonstrate high resistance to heat build-up and are therefore recommended for all
applications requiring dynamical properties. They are also particularly recommended for applications requesting abrasion
resistance and/or hydrolysis resistance. In wet and warm surroundings, it is compulsory to use an MDI-Ether system to prevent
hydrolysis damages through water or acids and bases. These systems will be intended for instance for uses at low temperature.
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Desmodur® MT21 prepolymers
cured with Baytec® XLB
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Desmodur® MD1380
Desmodur® MD1380 Baytec® D21 + Baytec® XLB 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 93A
Desmodur® MD1578 Baytec® D21 + Baytec® XLAL905 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 93A
Desmodur® MD15120 Baytec® D15 + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A - 55D - 60D
Desmodur® MD15120-F Baytec® D15-F + Baytec® XLB-F (1) 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A - 55D - 60D
Desmodur® MDQ23165 Baytec® D22-70MF + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A - 55D
Desmodur® MDQ24163 Baytec® D24 + Baytec® XLB 55A - 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A - 55D
Desmodur® MDQ24163 Baytec® D24 + Baytec® XLB + Plasticizer V09 35A - 40A - 45A - 50A
Desmodur® MDQ29170 Baytec® D22-10 + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A
Desmodur® MLQ22165 Baytec® L20 + Baytec® XLB 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 93A - 95A
Desmodur® MDQ75164 Baytec® D75 + Baytec® XL AL32 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A
(1) This version of the system is compatible with an FDA approval. Please contact your Covestro representative for further details.
MDI-polyester based systems characteristics
The Desmodur® MDI-Polyester series shows generally very good resistance to abrasion and tear and very good resistance to
chemicals (hydrocarbons, oils, solvents…). They are also qualified for applications requiring excellent resistance to internal heat
build-up and very good dynamic properties.
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Desmodur® MD1380 cured with
Baytec®D21 + Baytec® XLB
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Desmodur® ML31prepolymers
cured with Baytec® XLAL905
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Desmodur® 30BV30 Baytec® 30BV29+Baytec® XL9611+Baytec® XLB 62A - 72A - 79A - 84A - 88A - 91A - 93A - 94A - 95A - 96A - 98A
Desmodur® 0363 Baytec® XL 0328+Baytec® 0354+Baytec® 0340 73A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 92A
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Desmodur® TGF2101 Baytec® RG421 60A Desmodur® TGF223 Baytec® RG201 25A
Desmodur® TGF2101 Baytec® RG422 65A Desmodur® TGF223 Baytec® RG202 35A
Desmodur® TGF2101 Baytec® RG423 70A Desmodur® TGF223 Baytec® RG203 45A
Desmodur® TGF2101 Baytec® RG424 75A Desmodur® TGF223 Baytec® RG205 55A
Desmodur® TGF2101 Baytec® RG425 80A
Desmodur® TGF2101 Baytec® RG426 85A
Desmodur® B9M10
Desmodur® TGF2101 Baytec® RG427 90A
Desmodur® TGF2101 Baytec® RG428 95A Desmodur® B9M10 Baytec® JG25A 25A
Desmodur® B9M10 Baytec® JG45A 45A
Desmodur® B9M10 Baytec® JG60A 60A
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Desmodur® TGF223
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Desmodur® B9M10
based systems êêê êê êê êêê êêê êêê êêê
Customized systems
Desmodur® B9M10 Baytec® LDF440 + Baytec® XLB 35A -40A - 45A - 50A - 55A - 60A - 65A - 70A - 75A - 80A - 85A - 90A - 95A
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